Safety and Security
Fiji is generally a safe and friendly environment to be in. However, like any other place in the world, there are some security matters to be considered for your safety.
Pickpockets: In the busy Suva life, there are pickpockets happening around the town area, market, and the bus stand. Please be vigilant and avoid carrying your backpack behind you. As much as possible always have it in front of you.
Swindlers: Avoid purchasing items or artifacts from carvers on the roadside as they mostly overcharge people. Some people often start asking for your details and carving it out on the wood without you asking, then forcing you to pay for it. To be safe, only purchase from the Flea Market.
Theft: Ensure that your house and car doors are locked every time you step out. Always double check too.
Avoid carrying a large sum of cash. Most places, supermarkets and restaurants also accept card payments.
Main police station is located in Suva City ‘Totogo Police Station’. Police posts/ Community Posts in various neighbourhoods.
Wi-Fi and Phone Network
Most networks should work in most parts of Fiji, especially in the Suva- Nausori CBD. To be extra sure, please clarify with the network providers first before purchasing any network plans. Moreover, Data Plans are quite affordable so if you are visiting Fiji only for a short term it would be a better choice to get data plans than purchasing a Wi-Fi plan.
Fiji phone numbers are 7 digits (without Fiji dialing code)
Fiji Code is 679
Different phone service providers have different deals for calls and internet bundles.
Main phone service providers are:
- Vodafone (Phone numbers start with 8 or 9)
- Digicel (Phone numbers start with 7)
- Inkk
Landline phones are provided by Telecom (TFL)
Internet providers are:
- TFL
- Vodafone
- Digicel
General Info
- Right hand drive (vehicles)
- English is the main language of communication for formal transactions.
- Two major newspaper companies (1) The Fiji Times; (2) The Fiji Sun. Both are published daily and in English. Special newspaper in iTaukei and Hindi languages are published once a week.
- Three major TV channels available for Free are (1) Fiji ONE (2) FBC (3) Mai TV. Each airs local news daily every evening around 6pm and 7pm. News reruns are usually around 10pm.
- Two major radio stations are: (1) CFL and (2) FBC. Both radio stations have various channels for English, Hindi, iTaukei specific. News on radio stations are usually at every hour for the main channel.
- Recycle/ Reusable bags are encouraged.
- Shops will not provide shopping bags, you may bring your own or purchase a bag or request for a box/ carton to carry your purchases.
- Plastic bags/ utensils and take away containers are banned.
- No smoking allowed in public across Fiji, spot fine applicable and you can be fined by the Police.